CHEF PAPAS CAFE AND CATERING
Based on 10 health inspections, CHEF PAPAS CAFE AND CATERING in DAYTONA BEACH has earned a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
156 South Beach Street
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504315
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelves rust next to 3 compartment sink -shelves in walk in cooler rusted and soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935989
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -reach in cooler Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelves rust next to 3 compartment sink -shelves in walk in cooler rusted and soiled Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of burners soiled -hood filers soiled with grease Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad 47f,tuna salad 50f,chicken salad 49f,sliced cheese 51f,sauerkraut 48f,egg 51f,quiche 71f,tcs dessert 48f Less than four hours,moving to another cooler Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -deli meats Warning
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -deli meats Warning
Inspection Date: 2/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783270
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelves rusted next to dish machine -shelves in walk in cooler -gasket turn on true refrigerator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -by dish machine -by walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven under flat grill -oven under stove -oven prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782353
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelves rusted next to dish machine -shelves in walk in cooler -gasket turn on true refrigerator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -by dish machine -by walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven under flat grill -oven under stove -oven prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cooler with ice bath Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler sauerkraut,potato salad,turkey,cheese ,corn beef 45f to 46f -reach in cooler with ice bath feta 60f less than 4 hours -dressing cooler sour cream 46f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Potato salad,tuna salad ,chicken salad,pasta salad ,ham ,turkey 44f to 51f per manager turn thermometer down and was reading 35f. Less than 4 hours **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pasta - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Chicken **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886710
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -shelves rusted next to dish machine -shelves in walk in cooler -gasket turn on true refrigerator Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -by dish machine -by walk in cooler Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven under flat grill -oven under stove -oven prep area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cooler with ice bath Warning
- 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Warning
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler sauerkraut,potato salad,turkey,cheese ,corn beef 45f to 46f -reach in cooler with ice bath feta 60f less than 4 hours -dressing cooler sour cream 46f Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -prime rib and ham Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pasta
Inspection Date: 9/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789420
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -mahi
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -coffee cup on prep table -drinks on shelf with spices above reach in cooler
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -storage shelf next to 3 compartment sink rusted -walk in cooler shelves rusted
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens on cookline -top oven in prep area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Flour
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -boiled eggs 60f ,roast beef 50f less than 4 hours Advised to pace more ice around product
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles store next container lids on storage shelf next to 3 compartment sink
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 200 plus ppm
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -deli meat
Inspection Date: 3/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547022
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -over true refrigerator
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse next to napkins at bar
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -leg to not attached to prep sink
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -all ovens
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease -top of stove soiled with grease
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -bag of napkins
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -fish in standing water Corrected On-Site
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -package of salmon with deli meats
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Tcs soup date marked 3/5 and 3/2,employee discarded
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -new hire
Inspection Date: 11/9/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548048
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -imperial oven -top stove in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove soiled with grease -hood filters -shelves soiled under prep tables Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 25-28-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. -non food grade bags used to store bread Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard -can opener Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Slicer guard soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/8/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8546643
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -imperial oven -top stove in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove soiled with grease -hood filters -shelves soiled under prep tables Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 01D-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -per manager uses cold smoke salmon ,catering menu Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Smoke salmon is only for catering. Currently does not have salmon in restaurants **Time Extended**
- 25-28-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. -non food grade bags used to store bread Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard -can opener Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Slicer guard soiled **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343307
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches under storage shelves Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -imperial oven -top stove in prep area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove soiled with grease -hood filters -shelves soiled under prep tables Warning
- 01D-03-5:High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -per manager uses cold smoke salmon ,catering menu Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -tuna ,catering menu Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -stuffed mushrooms -cooked chicken -deli meat Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-28-4:High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. -non food grade bags used to store bread Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard -can opener Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Salmon and tuna on catering menu. Per manager salmon and tuna are only used for catering Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -catering menu Warning